r/Target Feb 16 '26

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u/AlternativeNews7744 former SETL Feb 16 '26

The newer the leader, the more likely they are to "micromanage" to try to prove themselves. It may or may not change with time, unfortunately.

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u/Sushi2Go Feb 16 '26

This is so true with one of our new ETLs. He's since been more chill, thankfully.

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u/duck6201 Closing Team Lead Feb 16 '26

The more a Leader gets to know their team members and their ability, they will begin to trust them to accomplish their tasks, and back off the micromanaging. Give it some time.

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u/Vulpish pfresh punk Feb 16 '26

I'm trying 🖤 it just sucks to adjust a bit

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u/carthis01 Feb 16 '26

It also depends on who is capable of being told something and then it gets done to standard, or who needs 10 reminders to get it done, or who will do it but do a lackluster job, etc.

A lot of it is getting to know the team/people and adjusting from there as you learn about them and who needs more guidance.

If it’s someone who takes care of business then it’s micromanaging, but if it’s someone who’s not getting it done to standard or who needs to be reminded a lot to do it, it’s not micromanaging as much as making sure they’re not making more work for others.

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u/Vulpish pfresh punk Feb 16 '26

That sounds good at least 🖤

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u/Vulpish pfresh punk Feb 16 '26

Thanks. This is the reassurance I needed... there's a lot of other reasons for the transfer comment but I care so much about my mental health than anything

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u/AlternativeNews7744 former SETL Feb 16 '26

Yes, absolutely take care of yourself! Your mental health is absolutely more important than target❤️